1、岳阳市十四中2016届高三 十二月月考试题英 语第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where are the speakers?A. At the train station. B. At the bus station. C. At the airport.2. What color is Marys coat?A. Yellow. B. Blac
2、k. C. Brown.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their honeymoon.B. Which flight to take. C. Arriving at the airport on time.4. Why was the woman late for class? A. She was ill. B. She got up late.C. Her watch was broken.5. What will the woman do next? A. Think about her vacation. B. Finish her
3、 work. C. Go out and enjoy the sunshine.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How is the woman feeling now? A. Very well. B. Only a mild pain. C. Too much pain.7. When does th
4、e conversation take place? A. Before an operation. B. After an operation. C. A few minutes before the woman went home.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What do we know about the man? A. He likes the womans acting. B. He has never seen the woman dance before. C. He wants the woman to teach him to dance.9. How often
5、 did the woman rehearse (彩排) this month? A. Two days a week. B. Three days a week. C. Four days a week.10. Why hasnt she lost weight?A. The exercise gives her good appetite.B. She hasnt exercised enough.C. The man persuaded her not to be on a diet.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where did the speakers see the
6、game last night?A. On TV.B. At the Workers Stadium.C. On the Internet.12. When will they go to see a game together?A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday.13. Who will go to buy the tickets?A. The man. B. The woman. C. Their friend.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What was Hemingways first job?A. A driver. B
7、. A seaman. C. A journalist.15. How was he involved in World War I?A. He was enlisted (应征) as a soldier.B. He became a driver for the Red Cross.C. He worked as an army reporter.16. What kind of book is In Our Time?A. Its a novel about war.B. It is a science fiction.C. It is a book of short stories.1
8、7. What did Hemingway often write about?A. Nature and war. B. City life. C. Women.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. When is our body active?A. When we are awake.B. When we are thinking.C. Day and night.19. Why is the brain the busiest of all our body parts?A. All other body parts must first send messages to it
9、to function.B. It receives a thousand messages every day.C. It only stops working for a short time when we are sleeping.20. What does the speaker advise us to do at the end of the day?A. Think about what has happened.B. Do some physical exercise.C. Have a good nights sleep. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40分
10、）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A8:30 PMOutlook Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up to date with all thats new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be
11、reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular song are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine.9:00 PMDiscovery When a 10-yearold
12、 boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year-old plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might become a geniu
13、s in the future, what should they do? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer.10:00 PMScience/Health Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”, according to the researchers a
14、t Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight-loss exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the “normal” catego
15、ry. This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to whats achieved with Hypertension drugs.21. From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about _.A. famous stars B. story tellersC. film companies D. music fans22. Who will be m
16、ost probably interested in Discovery? A. Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine. B. Children who are good at mathematics. C. Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein. D. Children who are interested in playing chess.23. According to the third text, which
17、 of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drug? A. Low-salt and low-fat food. B. Loss of thirteen pounds in weight C. Six months of exercise without drugs. D. Exercise plus a healthy diet.BMost people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few
18、 hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness. The first kind of loneliness is temporary. This is the most common type. It usually disappears quick
19、ly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result of a particular situation for example, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and s
20、leeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year. The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Unlike the second type, habitual loneliness usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming clos
21、e to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a persons social contacts, e.g. friends, family members, co-workers, etc. We depend on various people for
22、different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have
23、 more. They question their popularity.Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between habitual loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease. While temporary and situational lone
24、liness can be a normal, healthy part of life, habitual loneliness can be a sad and sometimes dangerous condition.24. How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage?A. Talk to friends. B. Just ignore it.C. Go to see a doctor. D. Ask your teachers for guidance.25. “It” in the last s
25、entence of the second paragraph refers to _.A. a physical problem B. sleeplessness C. temporary loneliness D. situational loneliness 26. The topic of the 4th paragraph is that _.A. lonely people dont have many social problems B. we depend on various persons for different reasonsC. one problem of lon
26、eliness is a persons social contactsD. lonely people dont have many friends27. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to Get Rid of Loneliness B. Loneliness and DiseasesC. Loneliness and Social Contacts D. Three Types of LonelinessCAnyone who is afraid of failure and afraid to face challenges
27、 will never taste success, so said our professor in marketing. I laughed it off at that time, but got frightened when it actually happened in my life.I landed in a small city in the Middle East to set up a firm, a world-class car rental firm. Having decided on the project, I earnestly settled in pre
28、paration. With a positive mind, I told myself nothing should stop me now, and was more than keen to make it a success.However, the least expected thing happened. Iraq invaded Kuwait. Tension ran high in the region. Eventually the war broke out, and many people fled the country, leaving my firm in de
29、ep trouble.As usual, “things become difficult, and every effort seems to bring disappointment, it can be tempting to lower your expectations or even water down your goals and ambitions.” I was no exception. I thought of running away. I remembered the words of Thomas Edison, “Many of lifes failures a
30、re people who did not realize how close they were to succeed when they gave up.”I decided to hang on, telling myself, “I am not afraid of challenges and obstacles.” I stayed on through months of uncertainty and insecurity. Finances ran low, and banks could not wait to get their dues (应缴款). To add to
31、 all this, the banks even threatened to take all my vehicles. I felt I made a wrong decision to move there. I was now ready to face failure.I was living against all hopes, believing that something good would happen. After 2 months the war ended. My persistence paid off: people started flooding back
32、and the car bookings picked up, five times over.Success comes to the one who dares, even after failure, to think positively and look forward confidently. After all, it is only the experience that makes a man tough. Failure does not mean you will never make it. It means that it will take a little lon
33、ger. It provides us with a learning experience.28. The main method the author uses to support his understanding of his professors viewpointis _.A. offering analyses B. providing explanationsC. giving examples D. making comparisons29. How did the author feel when the war between Iraq and Kuwait broke
34、 out?A. Indifferent (漠不关心的) B. NervousC. Calm D. Unconfident30. What does the underlined phrase “water down” in the 4th paragraph probably mean?A. strengthen B. focus onC. make less forceful D. improve on31. The authors purpose of writing the passage is most likely to _.A. persuade B. informC. descr
35、ibe D. entertainDAs a public school superintendent (督导), I believe the best way to prepare students for colleges and careers is to focus on providing instructional programs and opportunities that help them become good thinkers. To do this, teachers and actually everyone else in a community, should p
36、lay a role as a “cognitive coach” to students, helping develop good thinkers among our youth. The best way for you to become a cognitive (认知的) coach is to seek out and engage school children and adolescents in meaningful conversations. The objective here is to get kids talking about what they think,
37、 how they feel, and what they believe whenever and wherever you may find them. It may be in a classroom. It may be at the grocery store. It may be at a basketball game. It doesnt matter where as long as you engage students in a topical conversation and, hopefully, even a debate. Mainly, you want to
38、encourage students to voice their opinion about things. Get them to take a position on “this thing, or that thing” and ask them to support their position with evidence. Curiously enough, the simple process of engaging students in real life conversations and debates will serve to strengthen what they
39、 have learned in the classroom, and help them create their own knowledge about a subject or a topic.Learning indicates that a student has been exposed to material, understands the material, and can recall the information. Knowledge, on the other hand, goes beyond recall and includes information proc
40、essing, application to other situations, consideration of meaning, and contrasting with other concepts. Naturally, the topic of conversation you engage in with one of your learners will differ from student to student, and in the level of complexity based on childs age and developmental level. Even a
41、 kindergartener has an opinion about things that are going on in his or her life. Engaging in conversation with any members of your learning community in ways that get at what they have learned and what they know will help them develop higher order reasoning skills.A students synthetic thinking (综合思
42、维) process occurs when a respected adult asks a question, particularly a question that requires reflection. I think all adults in a community have a responsibility to help children with this process, with the goal of producing independent thinkers.32. According to the writer, what most helps develop
43、 students thinking?A. Enlarging ones knowledge. B. Learning from respected adults.C. Making evidence-based arguments.D. Attending instructional programs.33. Which is the best question raised by a cognitive coach?A. What have you learnt recently?B. How do you like this basketball team?C. Will you pay
44、 by the credit card?D. Where are you going this weekend? 34. The writer mentions a kindergartener in Paragraph 3 in order to _.A. emphasize the importance of being a good thinkerB. suggest that education should start at an early ageC. prove that even children have their own ways of thinkingD. explai
45、n the necessity of choosing proper conversation topics35. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To state an education idea. B. To assess a teaching strategy.C. To introduce a learning method. D. To compare different education methods.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
46、。How to Be CreativeMost of us think that creativity is a quality belonging only to artists, writers, or dancers, rather than ourselves. 36 The following tips are a great beginning for developing our creativity.1. Get out of your comfort zoneWe eagerly accept the familiar and fear the unknown. Break
47、out of your usual patterns and welcome creativity into your life. As stated earlier, the human brain was designed to recognize patterns. 37 In fact, our comfort zone is nothing more than a collection of patterns. As we become more efficient at recognizing and using patterns, we rely less on creativi
48、ty to find new paths. We should force ourselves out of our comfort zones and open up new possibilities.2. Try different thingsIf you always do what youve always done, youll always get what youve always got. We are creatures of habits and routines, and creativity hates routines. If you usually drive
49、to work, take the subway for a few days. 38 Interrupt your routine, experiment and try something new. New things are often creative, but the same old thing never is.3. 39 Having a great idea is not enough, you must work to make it a reality. Have you ever seen a new product and realized that you tho
50、ught of the same thing long ago? Yet someone else is making money with “your” idea. 40 The difference between a dreamer and a doer is action. Do whatever it takes to bring your ideas to life. If you can put them into practice, you are well on your way to improving your creativity in all areas of you
51、r life.A. Take actionB. Seek several optionsC. Think from the other persons point of view.D. If you normally eat in the office, have lunch under a tree.E. The truth is that we are all born with the capacity to be creative.F. We continue to create patterns and routines for almost everything we do.G.
52、We all have great ideas sometimes, but only a few people turn their ideas into reality.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分45分）第节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。“Mum, youre always on the computer!” Laure complained.“No, Im not. ” I 41 .“Every day I come home
53、 from school youre working on the computer.”“Well, at least Im here 42 you!”My daughter was right. Day after day, in my home office, I would stare into space as my 43 typed out the thoughts of a speaker or research completed for an article. It seemed that my work as a writer and speaker 44 my finger
54、s to the keyboard and my mind to valuable ideas. What Laure did not 45 was that during her day away, Id also be doing a lot of housework. It was only around three in the afternoon that Id 46 seat myself at my desk for a few 47 moments of deep thought. Then shed come in from school.I was 48 of myself
55、 on being available to my children. After all, I am a speaker on child behavior and parenting. But Laures observation 49 my heart. In her eyes, I must have been a mom who was 50 but unapproachable. I wouldnt make such an image (形象) before her. My relationship with my children is more 51 than any oth
56、er work.“Laure,” I called, “come here a minute.”She wandered to my doorway. I had decided to have her 52 me when I was too devoted to work. I wanted her to have the 53 to let me know when she thought I was cold.After I explained my 54 and the fact that I chose home office to be accessible to her and
57、 her sister, I offered Laure the following 55 .“Whenever you feel Im ignoring you or you need my 56 , I want you to 57 me, I said, “just come up and give me a little hug, thatll be our signal that you 58 me.”Years later we still have that 59 sign. Ive become much more sensitive to my daughters comin
58、gs and goings. 60 she always gives me a little hug to remind me of the real reason I work at home.41. A. thought B. refused C. defended D. agreed42.A. against B. over C. for D. after43. A. feet B. hands C. eyes D. ears44. A. connected B. turned C. gave D. added45. A. admit B. believe C. realize D. r
59、ecognize46. A. finally B. gradually C. instantly D. luckily47. A. anxious B. precious C. busy D. rare48. A. proud B. ashamed C. afraid D. scared49. A. filled B. touchedC. broke D. mended50. A. suitable B. available C. acceptable D. reasonable51. A. obvious B. funny C. important D. wonderful52. A. wa
60、rn B. persuade C. encourage D. remind53. A. patience B. time C. power D. honor54. A. pattern B. schedule C. dream D. choice55. A. promise B. chance C. answer D. truth56. A. help B. advice C. decision D. attention 57. A. hug B. shake C. kiss D. kick58. A. miss B. hate C. need D. scold59. A. unknown B
61、. unexpected C. unfinished D. unspoken60. A. But B. And C. Or D. Yet第二节（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。According to a recent survey, violence does exist in schools. Students show their fear and parents and teachers also express their great concern about it. Experts hope the w
62、hole 61 (social) pay more attention to the mental health of teenagers.Nowadays, school violence is 62 hot issue. I think this is a phenomenon which calls for our great concern. We should try every effort 63 (prevent) violence from happening at school, for more and more students 64 (drop) out of scho
63、ol if their personal safety could not 65 (guarantee). In fact, violence can be learnt. Children learn violent behavior from adults or from 66 they see on television or on the Internet. 67 (face) with school violence, I will not answer violence 68 violence, for it will result in 69 (much) fighting. I
64、 will tell my teachers or parents about it. I think they will help me deal with it well and they will protect me from the bad guys.All in all, every student should behave 70 (he) and keep away from violence.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分。）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，
65、每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Nobody can succeed without making mistakes. I can well remember that last year an English speech contest held in our school. Because my English was the b
66、est in our class, so all my classmates encouraged me to take part in the contest. I was so shy a girl that I even dared not answer questions in class. I was afraid of making mistakes in front of so many judge. At last, my classmate Wang Ying, her English was not very good, participated the contest a
67、nd won the third prize. Heard the news, I regretted not taking part in it. As the result, I missed a good chance to show myself.Now, I have realized the fact which making mistakes is an unavoidable thing in our way to success. Only by making mistakes and correcting them can we make progress step by
68、step and final achieve our goals.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 生活中充满了选择，学会自主选择有助于我们的成长。请以 “An important choice I have made” 为题，用英语写一篇100词左右的短文，叙述一次对你影响深远的选择。短文内容包括： 1叙述选择的经过； 2结合此次经历，简要说明自主选择的重要性。 注意：文章的标题已给出，不计入词数。An important choice I have made_岳阳市十四中2016届高三 十二月月考英语试题参考答案听力理解15 BACBC 610 CBBCC 1115 ACBCB 1620 C
69、ACAB阅读理解2123 ACD2427 BDCD2831 CDCA3235 CBDA3640 EFDAG完形填空4145 CCBAC 4650 ABABB 5155 CDCBA 5660 DACDB语法填词61. society 62. a 63. to prevent 64. would drop65. be guaranteed 66. what 67. Faced 68. with69. more 70. himself短文改错Nobody can succeed without making mistakes. I can well remember that last year a
70、n English speech contest held in our school. Because my English was the best in our class, wasso all my classmates encouraged me to take part in the contest. I was so shy a girl that I even dared not answer questions in class. I was afraid of making mistakes in front of so many judge. judgesAt last,
71、 my classmate Wang Ying, her English was not very good, participated the whose incontest and won the third prize. Heard the news, I regretted not taking part in it. As the result, Hearing aI missed a good chance to show myself.Now, I have realized the fact which making mistakes is an unavoidable thi
72、ng in our way that onto success. Only by making mistakes and correcting them can we make progress step by step and final achieve our goals. finally书面表达Life is full of choices, and to live is to choose.It was not until last year when I was asked to decide on arts or science that I came to realize the
73、 importance of making choices. My caring parents suggested I go in for science for a promising future career. Having assessed my strengths and weaknesses, I myself, however, was determined to take up arts instead since history and English were what interested me most. For the first time ever, I have
74、 followed my heart and enjoyed everything all along.I pride myself on making the choice on my own, which brings me a sense of fulfillment and dignity. Definitely, its also a milestone moment for me to think for myself and learn to be responsible for my own future.听力录音材料Text 1M: Anna, where are you?
75、I cant see you.W: I am standing under the clock at the train station square.Text 2M: Hi, Mary. What did you buy?W: This coat. Do you like it?M: Yes, yellow looks good on you.W: Do you think my black bag will go well with it?M: Your brown one will look better.Text 3W: Honey, well have to hurry if we
76、want to catch the flight.M: Dont worry. I wont spoil our honeymoon. Well make it if we leave immediately. Have you called the taxi?Text 4W: Im sorry I was late for class, Dr. Anderson, but I overslept.M: Well, its OK this time, but you know its disruptive for the rest of the class.W: Yes, I know. Yo
77、ure right. I wont let it happen again.Text 5M: You had your hands full and have been overworked during the last two months. I think you really need to go out and get some fresh air and sunshine.W: You are right. Thats just what I was thinking.Text 6M: The operation went very well. Congratulations!W:
78、 But Im not feeling very well, doctor!M: Whats wrong?W: At first, I only felt a mild pain. I didnt think painkillers were necessary.M: Oh? Whats going on now?W: The pain is very severe and I cant stand it!M: There is nothing to worry about. The pain after surgery is usually easily managed with paink
79、illers.W: Please give me one at once!M: Wait a few minutes.Text 7W: Hey, are you free this weekend? Ill be on stage for the first time!M: Excuse me? On stage? Are you acting?W: No, dancing! Its my modern dance stage debut (初次登台)!M: I didnt know youre a dancer! You must be so busy. How often do you d
80、ance?W: Twice a week usually, but this month, weve been rehearsing four days a week.M: Wow, I bet that helps you lose weight!W: Actually, not really. After rehearsal, Im always so hungry. I just eat and eat.M: But still, you get more exercise than most people, for sure.W: Why dont you come see me pe
81、rform Saturday night?M: Let me check my schedule. What time?Text 8M: Hi, May. Did you see the football game on TV last night?W: Yeah! Wasnt it great? That Michael Owen can sure score goals. I have some questions about football for you.M: Sure, May. Go ahead.W: What is it like to see an English footb
82、all game?M: It is really fun. The fans are really into the game and there are lots of families enjoying a day out together.W: Really? I heard that it is very dangerous to go to a British football game.M: No, thats not true anymore.W: Do you want to go see a football game with me at the Workers Stadi
83、um?M: I would love to go.W: OK, I will buy an extra ticket!M: Oh, dont worry. Ill buy my own ticket.W: Its no problem. The tickets are easy to get. I will buy you one and you can pay me back!M: Great. Ill see you on Saturday.Text 9M: Im doing some research on American authors. Could you help me?W: S
84、ure, who are you researching?M: Im thinking of doing Ernest Hemingway. I know nature was an important part of his life and work.W: Yes, as soon as he became successful, he preferred to live in isolated places. All of the places he lived in besides the big cities were convenient for hunting and fishi
85、ng.M: While he was at school, he wrote for the student newspaper, which led him to his first job at the newspaper the Kansas City Star.W: Did you know that when he was 18 years old, he tried to join the army? It was World War I at that time, but he wasnt allowed to join because of his poor eyesight.
86、M: He joined the Red Cross instead as an ambulance driver, thats how he got to Europe.W: During the mid-1920s, he wrote some of the most important works of 20th century fiction, both books of short stories: In Our Time and Men without Women.M: In four short years he went from being an unknown writer
87、 to being the most important writer of his generation, and perhaps the 20th century. During the Second World War he returned to Europe to report, where he met another woman, his fourth wife.W: After that he began writing The Old Man and the Sea, another amazing book, and in 1954 he won the Nobel Pri
88、ze for Literature.M: And in July, 1961, he committed suicide by shooting himself.W: Such a shame, he was another tragic genius.Text 10Have you ever asked yourself the question: what machine works night and day without stopping? Can you imagine that the answer is your body? Even when you are sleeping
89、, your body is busy working. All the different systems of your body are in a constant state of activity, 24 hours a day. You are hardly aware of most of this activity. For example, your heart pumps about 2000 gallons of blood each day. It beats about 100000 times a day. You breathe about 23000 times
90、 a day. Your brain is the busiest of all your body parts. No other part of the body functions without first sending a message to the brain. On an average day, the brain receives and acts on more than a million messages from different parts of the body. On the outside of the body, things are happening, too. Your hair is growing. Your skin is changing, and your cells are dying and growing back. All of this goes on very slowly and quietly. You seldom notice these changes. Now you know why you are so tired at the end of the day! Make sure to get your rest each night. Your busy body needs it.
